Rescued Birds Adopted
One of the largest rescues in OHS history has concluded with the adoption of all the available rescued animals. OHS investigators seized 245 exotic bird this summer that were found … Read More
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The Shelter in the Little Brown House
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A Second Chance transfer partner story, contributed by OHS volunteer Jessica Haggin. Approximately four hours east of Portland is a tiny brown house set back from Highway 84. Driving past, … Read More
Caring for a Flock of Feathered Friends
Contributed by René Pizzo, OHS Emergency Animal Shelter volunteer Since July 2016, OHS staff and volunteers have been caring for 245 exotic birds seized from an individual who is now … Read More
OHS Reaches Milestone 11,000th Adoption in 2016
A lively black Labrador puppy named Remington set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society this evening by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2016. Remington is going to a … Read More
Eat at Chipotle on Dec. 15 & Help Pets
Chipotle: On Dec. 15, 2016, show this flyer (printed or on your smartphone) to the cashier at any Portland or SW Washington Chipotle restaurant or tell the cashier you’re supporting OHS. … Read More
Friends Forever Finds Clyde a New Home
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Contributed by Kathryn Karr, Legacy Gifts Manager OHS Friends Forever™ – Planning for Your Pets Art contacted OHS a few years ago, worried about his two beagles, Bonnie and Clyde. The two dogs … Read More
Foster Fails: Forever Homes for Foster Graduates
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Contributed by Peggy Quentin, OHS Foster Care Volunteer What is a “foster failure” or “foster fail,” exactly? Though “failure” might sound negative, these are terms used to describe a happy, … Read More
Silky the Hairless Hamster Gets a Tiny Sweater
What do you do if you notice a hairless animal who seems to be chilly? In the case of Silky the hairless hamster, an OHS employee decided to crochet her a … Read More
Practicing to Save Lives
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Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, OHS Volunteer & OHSTAR team member It’s an old joke: a tourist in New York City asks a passerby, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” … Read More
Protecting Animals: Justice for Bella
A former legal intern recounts his experience working with the Investigations Department at OHS. Contributed by John Hopkinson, Investigations Program Assistant. On an average Saturday, around 700 people walk through the … Read More
